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On this site you'll find:
- Trader tricks, of course
- Ways to research your seller before you buy
- Suggestions for what you can do if you are a victim
- Stories from people who have "been there & done that"
- Other information for safe horse shopping
About Us
We are horse loving individuals who have united through a common cause; we are all victims of dishonest traders. Many people who sell horses are decent and ethical. However, there is an underbelly to this world we’d like to describe because when it comes to buying horses, ignorance is not bliss. For the purpose of this website we define horse traders as people who:
Their victims are often so discouraged they give up riding altogether and that impacts everyone in the equine industry.
Please note that much of the information on this site is also applicable to mules, donkeys, and miniature horses.
As a reader pointed out (thank you, SF), use this website to help make a safe choice, but never lose sight of the happiness that will follow when you find a suitable horse...it will be worth your effort.
We are based in St. Louis, Missouri but have contributors and supporters from across the nation. We welcome input and suggestions for improving the site. We hope you enjoy it and find it helpful.
- Buy many of their horses from sale barns.
- Target buyers looking for gentle, well trained horses.
- Advertise horses as “kid broke” or "bomb proof" or "family safe" without knowing enough about them to make those claims.
- Deliberately hide soundness or behavioral problems from buyers.
- Price most horses under $2,000.
Their victims are often so discouraged they give up riding altogether and that impacts everyone in the equine industry.
Please note that much of the information on this site is also applicable to mules, donkeys, and miniature horses.
As a reader pointed out (thank you, SF), use this website to help make a safe choice, but never lose sight of the happiness that will follow when you find a suitable horse...it will be worth your effort.
We are based in St. Louis, Missouri but have contributors and supporters from across the nation. We welcome input and suggestions for improving the site. We hope you enjoy it and find it helpful.
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